Widener University-Main Campus

Chester, PA
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Widener University-Main Campus Review

4.375
Based on 8 Reviews
Chester, PA, One University Place
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Career Preparation A+
Students and Culture A
Facilities A
Activities and Groups B+
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Widener University-Main Campus is a medium sized, private, four-year university enrolling 5,303 students and offering 111 degrees in Chester, PA.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Widener University-Main Campus.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Human and Social Sciences
341 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Anthropology
7
Clinical Psychology
34
39
History
7
Humanities/humanistic Studies
0
International Relations and Affairs
1
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies
0
0
Political Science
8
Psychology
63
Public Administration
7
Social Work
18
138
7
Sociology
12
Women's Studies
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Healthcare
284 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Adult Health Nurse/nursing
0
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
1
32
Emergency Room/trauma Nursing
0
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
32
Gerontology
7
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
0
0
0
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/management
0
8
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
8
Nursing Education
9
Nursing Practice
3
Physical Therapy/therapist
41
Public Health/community Nurse/nursing
0
Registered Nurse
143
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Education and Liberal Arts
197 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Creative Writing
1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
20
3
Education
0
92
30
Elementary Education and Teaching
0
0
English Language and Literature
5
Foreign Languages and Literatures
0
French Language and Literature
1
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education and Teaching
8
0
Liberal Arts
3
5
4
Mathematics Teacher Education
0
Reading Teacher Education
3
Rhetoric and Composition/writing Studies
0
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
0
0
Secondary Education and Teaching
2
Social Studies Teacher Education
1
0
Spanish Language and Literature
0
Spanish Language Teacher Education
0
Special Education and Teaching
0
2
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
17
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Business
138 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
29
0
Accounting and Related Services
1
Business Administration and Management
0
54
23
Commerce
4
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
1
7
13
Business/managerial Economics
6
Financial Planning and Services
0
Human Resources Management and Services
0
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration
0
Office Management and Supervision
0
Operations Management and Supervision
0
Taxation
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Engineering
109 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
0
1
Chemical Engineering
10
4
Civil Engineering
29
2
Computer Engineering
0
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
14
0
Engineering
0
0
Engineering
0
Engineering/industrial Management
1
Environmental Science
4
Mechanical Engineering
40
4
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Mathematics and Science
41 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biochemistry
2
Biology
29
Chemistry
2
Informatics
3
Mathematics
1
Physics
4
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Hospitality
33 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Hospitality Management
30
0
Tourism and Travel Services Management
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Legal and Law
29 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Law Enforcement Administration
27
2
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Computer Technology
19 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences
19
Information Science/studies
0
0
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Art and Design
0 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Fine Arts
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Widener University-Main Campus.

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Business Administration and Management
Registered Nurse
Social Work
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A+ Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
Nursing, Class of 1998

Technology, student support, smaller classes, attentive professors, guidance counselors, a wide range of subjects

Rated January 2016
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Alumni
nursing, Class of 1983

I don't knw-It has been a long time

Rated January 2016
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A Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
Nursing, Class of 1998

Mostly younger students. A lot of activity targeted to those students. But there are programs that attract older students as well. All feel welcomed

Rated January 2016
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A Excellent
Facilities
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Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
Nursing, Class of 1998

This is a relatively small school. Campus easy to get around. Lovely library and computer labs. Dorms are nice, classrooms are good, dining halls adequate

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Alumni
nursing, Class of 1983

don't know what it is today. I was in a brand new dorm

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B+ Great
Activities and Groups
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